Cruelty Charges Not Substantiated at Cherokee Hospital
Des Moines AP reports a preliminary inquiry found no substantiation of cruelty claims by Wade Coon against James Patterson at the Cherokee state hospital. Coon, inmate Sept 16 to Dec 16, 1932, alleged slapping and striking by attendants. The board may pursue further inquiry if new evidence emerges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
James Patterson
Algona
M. C. McHaen
Coon
Cherokee
Roberts
Horner Seeks Peace at Mines in Illinois
In Springfield Illinois AP representatives of the Illinois Coal Operators association meet with Gov Henry Horner as he presses for lasting peace in the coal field strife. A truce emerges in Christian county with miners in Taylorville pledging to lay down arms and authorities recalling deputies. The National Guard remains the mine area patrol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Illinois Coal Operators Association
Henry Horner
Ilinois
Christian County
Taylorville
Charles Weineke
National Guard
Winter Brings Sino-Jap Truce Tensions Rise Over Manchuria
Chinese resolve to oppose Japan grows with actions and press reports in Shanghai and Nanking. The Greater Shanghai chamber urges a nationwide boycott against Japanese goods while negotiations over Manchuria continue and U S Soviet entry to a conciliation commission remains debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanhaikwan
Shanghai
Manchuria
Jehol
China
Japanese Economic League
Tokyo
International Chamber of Commerce
Vienna
Nanking
Japan
League of Nations
United States
Soviet Russia
Thrift Campaign Boosts City Schools to Full Credit
City News Grant and Zion Lutheran schools banked 100 percent in the school thrift drive, deposits totaling 405.19, bringing school accounts to 23 237.56. Rita Predmore at the Palace theater ill with influenza shows improvement. A Chevrolet stolen Thursday near Nichols recovered Friday. Mrs. Forrest Kauffman and daughter Loretta depart for Petoskey Mich after four weeks visit with Edwin and Mrs. Smith. Muscatine high school Frances Highbarger Peter son Thomas Twittty and Court wright Hawley compete in round robin with Iowa City Washington Cedar Rapids Marion at Iowa City. Debate Coach Howard Mc Ilrath with team. Franklin Jackson II Jackson III Lincoln and Jackson I win grade school basketball at Jefferson gym. Mrs. M E Kinsley of Muscatine moved from Hershey hospital to daughter Mrs Ralph Steahr 620 Wallace street. Address previously listed as 620 Mulberry avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Rainbow
Masonic Temple
D. C. Ward
Rita Predmore
Palace Theater
West Eighth Street
Charles Miller
East Eleventh Street
Nichols
Fred Nesper
Forrest Kauffman
Loretta
Petoskey
Mich
Howard McIlrath
Franklin
Jackson II
Jackson III
Lincoln
Jackson I
Jefferson Gymnasium
M. E. Kinsley
Muscatine
Hershey Hospital
Ralph Steahr
Wallace Street
Mulberry Avenue
Army Flier Dies in Plane Crash in Test Flight
Capt. Hugh M. Elmendorf was killed when a new type P-25 consolidated biplane crashed near Bryan after a test flight from Wright Field. Capt. Frank O D Hunter survived with several injuries, stating they fought to save the aircraft before Elmendorf crashed as the wreckage burned. A military board of inquiry promised an investigation into the fatal accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Army
Military Board
Hugh M. Elmendorf
Army Corps
Washington
Bryan
Frank O. D. Hunter
March Field
Riverside
Calif
Elmendorf
Hunter
Wrightfield
Air Corps
Aimee McPherson Faces Court Appearance Despite Illness
Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton, reportedly critically ill, was ordered by Superior Judge Marshall McComb to appear next Tuesday to answer a $250000 damages suit filed by film director Roy Stewart. If she cannot attend, testimony may be taken at her bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton
Roy Stewart
Marshall McComb
Officers Installed by Masonic Groups
Officers of Washington chapter No. 4 R A M and Webb council No. 18 R and 8 M were installed Friday night at the Masonic temple. Chapter officers named include Carl Houdek high priest Henry Van Hettinga king E D Bradley scribe E L Ruthenberg treasurer F G Wilford secretary F J Howe captain of the arch captain H B Lord third veilsman Conrad Rothe second veilsman Harry Tiecke first veilsman George J Schmidt sentinel. Past High Priest A E Othmer served as installing officer with F P Hebard and C N Nickelson Sr both past high priests assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Webb Council
Masonic Temple
Carl Houdek
Henry van Hettinga
E. D. Bradley
E. L. Ruthenberg
F. G. Wilford
F. J. Howe
H. B. Lord
Conrad Rothe
Harry Tiecke
George J. Schmidt
Sentinel
A. E. Othmer
F. P. Hebard
C. N. Nickelson, Sr
Muscatine County Farm Bureau Names 1933 Committees
Fred Otto announces the 1933 standing, executive, organization, auditing, budget, excursion, and club committees for the Muscatine County Farm Bureau. The board will approve these at its Jan 28 meeting. Names include Chet McCabe, Roscoe Eliason, W. J. Barclay, A. Altekruse, and multiple women committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine County Farm Bureau
Fred Otto
Board of
W. C. Anderson
Chet McCabe
Leslie Steen
K. L. McColm
Roscoe Eliason
Blanche Barclay
W. W. Legler
Merrill Satterthwaite
R. R. Wright
Carl Bancks
V. W. Legler
W. J. Barclay
Earl Lindle
J. H Boiler
C. T. McCabe
Cloyce Downer
W. B. Nelson
A. J. Altekruse
EH. Pace
W. H. Birkett
Carl LeFever
Roosevelt Ready for Southern Trip
President elect Franklin D Roosevelt begins a weekend of semi privacy at Hyde Park before southern travel to form his cabinet. Delegations from the National Grange discuss acceptable agriculture secretaries while names like Wallace Murphy and Senator Ellison D Smith surface. Roosevelt plans talks with Senator-elect McAdoo and celebrates his 51st birthday with journalists and aides before a trip to Warm Springs via Washington and Muscle Shoals inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park
N. Y
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Grange
New York City
Hudson River Valley
National Grange
Agriculture
Wallace
Henry Wallace
Iowa
Frank W. Murphy
Wheaton
McAdoo
California
John N. Garner
New Yorker
South
Louis Howe
Marvin McIntyre
Stephen T. Early
Roosevelt White House
Kirke Simpson
Washington
Associated Press
Charles McCarty
Albany
Laurie Jacobs
Texas
New York
Warm Springs
New Money Mediums by Senators
Washington AP reports three Democratic senators Long of Louisiana Barkley of Kentucky and Thomas of Oklahoma proposing new mediums of exchange alongside gold. Long asks if gold and aluminum could be controlled. Barkley suggests brass. Thomas notes brass legal tender could make the nation rich due to Senate floor supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Long
Louisiana
Thomas
Oklahoma
Barkley
Kentucky
Senate
Convicted Woman Is Taken to Hospital in Columbia
Mrs. Beatrice Snipes, condemned but commuted, was removed to a hospital from the state penitentiary as protests and appeals continued. The case involves ongoing requests regarding the death sentence and the fate of her child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Technocracy and class conflict spark national debate
R. G. Smith of Muscatine weighs Technocracy as a response to rapid industrial change. He notes the clash between aristocracy and the poor and questions whether drastic economic shifts can be adopted without upheaval. He praises Technocracy for highlighting machine dangers and urges serious national consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
United States
R. G. Smith
Muscatine
Filipinos Divided on Independence Veto Overrides
Manila AP report notes Filipino leaders split over the veto of the Philippine independence bill. Some fear Senate support could avert a political clash between Quezon and opponents, as the House had overridden the veto. Quezon warned the veto leaves Philippine Islanders seeking future legislation from the next administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Senate
Hoover
House
Manuel Quezon
Philippine Mission
Washington
Quezon
Congress
Philippine Islands
Wilson
Three Auto Crashes Reported Friday Night
Police logged three minor accidents with no injuries Friday night. At 3:50 p.m. Jess Brown and Mrs. Orville Bryant’s cars collided. Bryant’s car hit a Lagomarcino-Grape Tudor sedan driven by Harry Tiecke Jr. Damage was minor. At 6:53 p.m. Evelyn Backus’s car skidded on Park Avenue and struck the curb. At 5:30 p.m. a collision at Fifth Street and Mulberry Avenue involved Mrs. Charles Kleindolph Jr. and Dr. J. K. Tyler. damage again was minor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Brown
Clinton Street
Orville Bryant
Fruitland
Bryant
Harry Tiecke, Jr
Evelyn Backus
Rock Island
Park Avenue
William Reay
Sycamore Street
Charles Kleindolph, Jr
J. K. Tyler
Fifth Street
Mulberry Avenue
Fragmentary note hints at currency legislation timing
A fragmentary line notes discussion of currency and a claim that no legislation would be passed this session. The readable text references unspecified plans and comments about future actions without concrete details or names.
Governor Herring Calls Iowa for Unity in New Session
Governor Clyde L. Herring urged the people of Iowa to cooperate with his administration. He expressed satisfaction with a spirit of unity at the start of the legislative session and said they should tackle serious matters together toward better times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Clyde L. Herring
Iowa
Noted Violinist Injured in Auto Crash
Jan Kubelik, renowned Czech violinist, sustained chest injuries and multiple broken ribs in a collision with a truck. His Stradivarius survived unscathed while pianist Holece was hospitalized with brain concussion. Kubelik’s hands, insured for 100000 dollars, were not hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czechoslovakia
Aji
Jan Kubelik
Holece
Kubelik
Study Scrip Plans to Aid Unemployed
Des Moines AP says Lawrence E. Stone chair of the mayor’s unemployment relief committee reports a thorough review of scrip plans. The committee considers issuing a limited amount of scrip to the unemployed in exchange for labor on public works and as supplemental relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Lawrence E. Stone
Wealthy land owner killed in Farley automobile crash
I A Besler, 52, wealthy land owner near Farley, was killed today one and one half miles south of Farley after jumping from a car to avoid an overturned truck. He was thrown under the vehicle and broke his neck. He is survived by his widow and 13 children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
I. A. Besler
Farley
Besler
McKee to Speak at Eagles Meeting on Public Co operation
L. R. McKee president of the chamber of commerce will address the Eagles after the Tuesday business meeting. Officials announced plans to have a Muscatine man speak after every meeting. McKee will discuss Public Co operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. McKee
Chamber of Commerce
Eagles Lodge
Eagles
McKee
Ransom McKee
Divorce Granted to Erwin A Allbee
Erwin A Allbee was granted a divorce in district court this morning. Florence Allbee was given custody of their two minor children and $64 weekly for support, plus the household goods. The suit, not contested, cited cruel and inhuman treatment and desertion. The couple married Dec 2 1903 and lived together until 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Allbee
Erwin A. Allbee
Allbee
Allbees
Dorothy Carlton Granted Divorce and Maiden Name
Judge D V Jackson grants Dorothy Carlton a divorce from Leo Carlton on cruelty allegations. She may resume her maiden name Dorothy Tyler. The Carltons wed August 21 1925 in Iowa City and lived apart since December 29 1932. Carlton did not contest the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Carlton
Dorothy Tyler
D. V. Jackson
Leo Carlton
Carlton
Carltons
Iowa City
Open House at Eagle Lodge Draws Local Members
About 300 members and guests attended an open house at the F. O. E. clubrooms on East Second Street Friday night. Entertainment featured Miss Maryella Fuller students, Mrs. Marvin Share vocal solos, and Ted Fitzgerald with a tap dance and harmonica selections. The program ended with dancing and card games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Second Street
Maryella Fuller
Marvin Share
Ted Fitzgerald
Child Fatally Burned in Toy Stove Incident
Des Moines reports 2-year-old Harriett Stoddard died from burns after her clothing caught fire while playing with a toy stove. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Stoddard. The tragedy occurred after Friday’s accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Harriett Stoddard
Lawrence Stoddard
Pythians Name Two Delegates for 1933 Grand Lodge
C M Mason and John M Butler named delegates to the 1933 Knights of Pythias grand lodge session with date and site to be set. Charles Weber and Fred C Gren named alternates. Page rank conferred on new class under Past Chancellor Frank Bishop. Uniform Rank meeting set for next Thursday at 7 30 pm. Ralph Whittick leads arrangements for wild game banquet and public officer installation to follow with Deputy Grand Chancellor Weber presiding. M A Waldron of Marengo speaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Mason
John M. Butler
Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge
Pythian Order
Charles Weber
Fred C. Gren
Frank Bishop
Pythian Hall
Edridge
Dixon
Walcott
Ralph Whittick
Pythian Sisters Lodge
Charles M. Weber
M. A. Waldron
Marengo
Question Arises on Appointment of Milk Inspector
Conflicting city ordinances on appointing the milk inspector baffle the board of health and city council. The 1918 ordinance assigns the post to the board at January, while a newer ordinance puts the council in charge, with no repeal of the older rule. The city attorney says the council must name the inspector. a reconciliation option is for the board to appoint subject to the council’s approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
W. A. Houk
City Garbage and Food
R. A. Arey
C. H. Fishburn
Fishburn
Council
Funeral Service for Henry W. Freyermuth Held at Local Church
Funeral services for Henry W. Freyermuth who died Thursday were held at 2 p m at the First Christian church with Rev. Ira Hawley officiating. Burial followed in Greenwood cemetery. Pallbearers included Alonzo Holliday Roy Ganger Clifford L. Freyermuth Clifford W. Freyermuth Harold Freyermuth and Robert Freyermuth. Flower attendants were Mrs Viola Holliday Mrs Erma Ganger Mrs Edna Munson Vera Freyermuth Mrs Velma Weber and Mrs Laverda Hoxsey. Singers were Mrs Ethel Fairall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Freyermuth
First Christian Church
Ira Hawley
United Brethren Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Alonzo Holliday
Roy Ganger
Clifford L. Freyermuth
Clifford W. Freyermuth
Harold
Robert Freyermuth
Viola Holliday
Erma Ganger
Edna Munson
Vera Freyermuth
Velma Weber
Laverda Hoxsey
Ethel Fairall
Rules Board of Audit Must Pass on Refunds
Des Moines report says all gasoline tax refund claims must be referred to the state board of audit before warrants are drawn. The attorney general's office says most state money claims require board approval prior to payment, except certain salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rules Board of Audit
Des Moines
State Board of Audit
Leo J. Wegman
Board of Audit
Mortgage relief bill pushed for immediate action
Washington AP reports Senator Harrison of Mississippi called for urgent passage of a mortgage relief bill. The proposal would authorize Reconstruction finance loans to mortgaged farm or home owners covering two years of taxes, with a two year non foreclosure clause. Morrison noted relief aims to give farmers a breathing spell to save their farms amid tax time pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Banking Committee
Harrison
Mississippi
Reconstruction Corporation
House
Senate
Mississippian
Agriculture Committee
Morrison
Calf Feeding Records Highlight Four-H Club Contest
In the 1933 Baby Beef Four-H feeding contest 43 calves posted an average gain of 55.6 pounds in the first month. There are 75 calves entered this year, with 20 Angus 37 Hereford and 18 Shorthorn. Feeders use corn and oats, some oil meal, per County Agent Carl E. Rylander. Notable gains include Lucy Anderson 70 pounds, Brown 73, Dean 80 and 65, Freyermuth 80, Ihms 80, Lee 80, Paul 65 and 70, Meer dink 80, Neff 65, Nichols 70, Paul 65, Underwood 70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl E. Rylander
Rylander
Lucy Anderson
Townsen Brown
Howard Dean
Lauren Freyermuth
Arlene Ihms
Lloyd Lee
Paul Lee
Ralph Meerdink
Dwaine Neff
Donald Nichols
Lawrence Paul
Clarence Underwood
Teacher Convicted of Killing Wife in Illinois
Hubert Moor, a former Robinson schoolteacher, was convicted of first degree murder for killing his wife Marjorie. The death penalty was set after a nightlong jury deliberation. Marjorie Moor was found with two bullet wounds in the heart in Moor’s car park near Marshall. Moor confessed citing disgust with his wife’s housekeeping and a prior insanity plea was raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Ill
Hubert Moor
Robinson
Marjorie
Mrs Leo Hart Accompanied by Mrs Gertrude Brannon
Mrs Leo Hart attended the event with her companion Mrs Gertrude Brannon, a noted participant in the social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Hart
Gertrude Brannon
Des Moines Senator Judd Dies by Own Action at 72
Des Moines AP reports Senator John H. Judd 72 of Chariton died by his own action from poison. Found by wife in their Des Moines apartment during the legislative session. He left a note for the undertaker and to withdraw funds to cover funeral costs. Judd, a first term Democrat from the Fourth district, prompted a special election and slight party balance shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
John H. Judd
Chariton
Senate
William Carpenter
Judd
Lucas
Wayne
Herring
Des Moines County
Lucas County
Russell
Mystery Probe Takes New Turn In Slaying Case
Coroner chemist finds stains on the Schildhauer porch are human blood and police renew inquiries into the bandmaster murder. Miss Roberta Lubbock of Cedar Rapids, longtime resident of the home, is to be questioned about the couple’s life and possible alibis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schildhauer
Chicago
Edwin O. Schildhauer
John Stege
Roberta Lubbock
Cedar Rapids
Thomas Duffy
Miss Lubbock
Stege
Schildhauers
Clarence Muehlberger
Walton
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State Board of Control
Horner
Ilinois Executive
City News
Grant and
Zion’ Lutheran
Aimee McPherson
Ing
Erwin Allbee
Eagle Lodge
Pythians
H. Freyermuth
Mystery Probe
Kochneff Cleaners
Mulberry Ave
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